ONSITE: Director of Intake and Patient Services (RN, LMFT or LCSW)

2 months ago
CaliforniaFull TimeSocial Work

Job Description

About the Role

Join Vista del Mar Hospital as a ONSITE: Director of Intake and Patient Services (RN, LMFT or LCSW) in United States. Summary The Director of Intake is responsible for the success, accountability and oversight of the admission process. Manages the day to day operations of Intake to ensure safe and appropriate care is provided to those referred to and presenting for assessment for mental health services.

Key Responsibilities

  • in an acute mental healthcare setting experience.

Requirements

  • Degree: BSN, MA California RN license, LMFT or LCSW Minimum Work Experience At least 2 years of experience working in a mental health setting required.
  • Managerial, supervisory responsibilities in an acute mental healthcare setting experience preferred.
  • Responsibilities Oversee and manage intake and patient services operations, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Supervise intake and patient services staff, providing guidance and support in patient care and inquiry calls.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Vista del Mar Hospital as a ONSITE: Director of Intake and Patient Services (RN, LMFT or LCSW).

Key Skills

Intake ManagementPatient ServicesMental HealthSupervisionCoachingDocumentationCollaborationPolicy DevelopmentAssessmentCustomer ServiceRegulatory ComplianceTeam LeadershipQuality ImprovementCommunicationCrisis ManagementInterdisciplinary Collaboration
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Position Insights

Social Work — Psychologist Career Context

This Social Work position at Vista del Mar Hospital is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Intake Management, Patient Services, Mental Health, Supervision, Coaching, Documentation, Collaboration, Policy Development. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Director of Intake oversees the admission process and manages day-to-day operations to ensure safe and appropriate care for mental health services. This includes supervising staff, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with other departments to enhance patient experiences.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401k Retirement Plan, Healthcare Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay, Discounted Cafeteria Meal Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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